Anyone who knows me knows that ever since I learned what O&P care is I have been advocating for promoting the clinical professionalism that is such a critical aspect of the care you provide. I do not have to tell anyone reading this that improperly fitted devices can cause substantial harm to the patient. The short-term harm can manifest as sores or discomfort, or worse. The long-term harm can manifest as chronic pain or arthritis from compensation for the malfitting device or even limb loss. However, how many medical professionals understand this? Better yet, how many payers understand this?
If I have ever been with you when you conducted a clinical in-service for physical therapists or physicians, and I saw you describe the really cool device you made, I probably beat you over the head with it afterwards!
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